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Macwhisper MCP Server

by docdyhrio.github.docdyhr/macwhisper-mcp-serverv1.0.1

MacWhisper transcription for Claude Desktop. Fully local, no cloud, audio stays on your Mac.

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Install Macwhisper MCP server

Install in Claude Code

claude mcp add macwhisper -e MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS='<macwhisper-allowed-paths>' -- uvx macwhisper-mcp-server

Configuration

VariableRequiredSecretDescription
MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHSyes—Colon-separated list of directories the server may read audio files from (e.g. ~/Desktop:~/Downloads)
MACWHISPER_CLI——Path to the mw binary. Auto-detected from /Applications/MacWhisper.app if omitted.
MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH——Log file path. Defaults to ~/Library/Logs/macwhisper-mcp.log

Freshness

Active — last maintenance signal 3d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.

  1. Last commit (default branch)

    2026-10-07 · 3d ago · GitHub

  2. Latest release

    2026-08-13 · 58d ago · GitHub · v1.2.0

  3. Package published

    no data · npm/PyPI

  4. Registry entry updated

    2026-04-25 · 6mo ago · official registry · v1.0.1

FAQ

›How do I install the Macwhisper MCP server in Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add macwhisper -e MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS='<macwhisper-allowed-paths>' -- uvx macwhisper-mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.

›Does Macwhisper require an API key?

Yes. It expects MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS.

›Can I use Macwhisper as a remote (hosted) MCP server?

No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.

›Is Macwhisper in the official MCP registry?

Yes, as io.github.docdyhr/macwhisper-mcp-server.

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